In Latin America, several countries are developing innovative projects focused on the technological development of the region. Disney+ Hotstar broadcast the Indian Premier League cricket, along with an advertising campaign to introduce Bitcoin to millions of people. These and more news in this practical daily summary so that you are always informed with the most recent events that occur within the crypto world.
📍Venezuela is legalizing gold mining cryptocurrencies, in the country, but the news is not all positive. According to the official statement issued by the National Superintendence of Cryptoassets and Related Activities (SUNACRIP), those interested in participating in the mining of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, must create a Comprehensive Registry of Miners (RIM) and request a license through the digital platform of the superintendency. This entity is responsible for regulating the use and commercialization of cryptocurrencies as well as the establishment of teams for this activity within the Venezuelan territory through the Digital Mining Superintendency.
The SUNACRIP statement also notes that mining farms must operate under state supervision at all times and without exceptions. In addition, SUNACRIP reported that the government itself will establish a mining pool, National Digital Mining Pool, which all miners must join if they want to work legally. Otherwise, the entity will apply the corresponding sanctions. Therefore, the state will be in charge of collecting, managing and distributing mining rewards to participants.
📍In Peru, the country's Port Authority (APN) he presented a project focused on the digital transformation of one of its most important ports. Called Smart Port Projects, the project is coordinated by the APN Digital Government Committee for the digital transformation of the Port of Callao. Smart Port has the support of the Valencia Port Foundation, which promotes innovation in the logistics and port sector in more than 60 countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America. In addition, the project is financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Foreign Trade Facilitation Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). Disruptive technologies such as Blockchain, big data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and more.
📍Chile, at the forefront of innovation and technological development, announced the creation of the Center for Technological Revolution in Creative Industries which will help promote and enhance technological, entrepreneurship and digital innovation initiatives that are developed in the country.
La Chilean Government Production Development Corporation, an organization attached to the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism, was responsible for the launch of this new technological center. This center will support projects based on the development of disruptive technologies, as well as other technological innovations such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain.
📍Zebpay, exchange India-based cryptocurrency exchange launched an advertising campaign via Disney + Hotstar to introduce Bitcoin, the number one cryptocurrency in the market by market capitalization. A user The company reported that the ads featuring Bitcoin were aired on Disney+ Hotstar during the Indian Premier League cricket matches on September 19. According to the user, more than 3,5 million people view this platform daily and more than 300 million people watched the cricket league through Hotstar. So the campaign could prove very successful in mass adoption of Bitcoin.
📍Blockchain Association has added several important members of the crypto ecosystem to its board. Among the new participants who received membership in the association are: 0x, an open protocol that powers a decentralized exchange; Stellar, a decentralized protocol for transacting in digital and fiat currencies and Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange that recently announced the creation of a Crypto bank U.S..
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